Scientists discover hidden gateways that allow the brain to clear waste

The brain continuously produces metabolic waste that must be removed to maintain healthy function.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) plays a central role in this process by carrying away proteins such as amyloid-β, phosphorylated tau and α-synuclein, which are linked to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders when they accumulate abnormally. ...